Kids, 6 and 7, Break World Record on Tiniest Penny-Farthing

A 6-year-old and his 7-year-old sister just proved that world records aren't only for grown-ups.

Flo and Finn Woodward grabbed their spot in the Guinness World Records book on June 13 at an international cycling event in London. The British siblings each rode "Little Bee," the world's smallest penny-farthing bicycle, successfully covering the required distance without falling.

Penny-farthing bikes are vintage bicycles with one giant front wheel and one tiny back wheel. They're much trickier to ride than modern bikes, but these old-fashioned two-wheelers have tons of character.

Little Bee stands just 62 centimeters tall, about the same height as the world's shortest woman. Its front wheel measures only 29 centimeters across, the size of a standard dinner plate. Yet both kids managed to keep their balance and pedal their way into history.

The event didn't stop with the Woodward siblings. British rider Neil Laughton tackled the opposite extreme, riding "Big Bertha," the largest rideable penny-farthing ever built. The massive bike stood over 9 feet tall with a front wheel stretching 100 inches across, double the size of typical penny-farthings.

"After riding the world's largest penny-farthing bicycle that's ever been built, I'm just pleased I didn't die in London today," Laughton joked after his successful ride.

The day also saw two more records fall. Roger Davies from the UK rode 100 meters on a unicycle while blindfolded in just over 37 seconds. Henrik Hedström from Sweden juggled while riding a penny-farthing, covering 100 meters in under 20 seconds.

Why This Inspires

Five world records in one day, set by people ages 6 to 62, sends a powerful message about human achievement. The Woodward kids now share record-holder status with their mum, who already holds her own Guinness title. Their dad is planning his own record attempt soon, making this a family affair that celebrates courage at every age.

"It was a fabulous day with 5 GWR titles awarded for some extraordinary feats of bravery, skill and focus by boys and girls aged 6 to 62," Laughton said.

Whether you're riding the world's tiniest bike or tackling something that seems impossible, age is just a number when determination takes the wheel.